Published 14:23 IST, September 28th 2020

Arsenal transfer news: Aubameyang urges Gunners to get Houssem Aouar deal over the line

With the Houssem Aouar to Arsenal links going strong, star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has now urged the club to get the deal done before the deadline.

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Multiple reports covering Arsenal transfer news have linked Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar with a move to London club. Gunners have reportedly submitted a bid for midfielder, one that is likely to fall short of Lyon’s valuation. In midst of Aouar to Arsenal rumours, star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has w urged club to get Aouar transfer over line before October 5 deadline.

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Houssem Aouar transfer update: Aubameyang makes a plea

Reports covering Arsenal transfer news have indicated that club has already made a €35 million offer for Aouar transfer. However, that is unlikely to be accepted by Lyon. Speaking to press, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas mentioned that club’s offer for Houssem Aouar is ‘too far away’, with president w suggesting that he is counting on 22-year-old to stay at club this season and help ir bid for a Champions League spot. 

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When it comes to Aouar transfer, Lyon value ir star midfielder at €60 million, which is considerably higher than what Arsenal have offered. Reports covering Arsenal transfer news have linked club to or midfielders as well, with Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey, and Chelsea’s Jorginho considered to be or options. With October 5 transfer deadline fast approaching, it remains to be seen wher club will be able to get Aouar transfer over line.

Aouar to Arsenal deal also hinges on wher Gunners man to offload players to generate funds. Lucas Torreira, Matteo Guendouzi and Shkodran Mustafi are some of players linked with moves away from rth London according to Arsenal transfer news this week, with Mikel Arteta interested in bringing in much-needed creativity in centre of park with Aouar transfer.

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Amidst Aouar to Arsenal links, Aubameyang gives approval

A story providing an update on Aouar to Arsenal rumours by Mirror revealed that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has w urged club to complete a deal for star midfielder. Speaking to press, Aubameyang asserted that Houssem Aouar is a very good player and that he hopes club will be lucky to have players of his quality. Aubameyang also said that he’s sure Aouar can add a lot of quality to Arsenal’s squad, as he expressed his hope that Aouar transfer will be completed soon. 

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14:23 IST, September 28th 2020